Such a deal on Botox ... or is it?

A skin treatment center in a local shopping mall recently advertised Botox for $10 per unit.

It turns out you're going to need 10 to 20 units to erase those scowl lines. When I called, identifying myself as a newspaper reporter, they told me to expect to pay $100 to $300 for a treatment. They'll give estimates, but the patient doesn't really know how many units the doctor will use until he or she is under the needle.

When shopping for a Botox center, one should also ask if they dilute the toxin before injecting it and exactly which toxin they use. More tips that will keep you from falling for Botox advertising traps are at this link.